John Hanson
District Engineer / Interim Recording Secretary · Valley Branch Watershed District
Serves or has served in 1 government: Valley Branch Watershed District
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After a Lake Elmo resident alleged Valley Branch Watershed District managers joked about 'doctoring' photos for a letter to the DNR, a Lake Elmo council member confronted the board on camera, and district engineer John Hanson told the board 'there was nothing about doctoring photos,' saying only photos in general had been discussed.
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- Served with on Valley Branch Watershed District, current
- Served with on Valley Branch Watershed District, current
- Served with on Valley Branch Watershed District, current
- Served with on Valley Branch Watershed District, current
- Served with on Valley Branch Watershed District, current
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Current employer or business: Barr Engineering Co.
Occupation as filed: Engineer
Serves as VBWD engineer and interim recording secretary through Barr Engineering Co. The district has no central office or full-time staff and operates through consultants rather than a staff administrator.
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Potential conflicts
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No documented potential conflicts on file. If you know of a financial relationship between John Hanson (or a household member) and a government they serve — a contract, payment, grant, or appointment — report it below with a link to the public source.
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- Board Members/Contacts — Valley Branch Watershed District (checked 2026-09-20)
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